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I am an experienced and dedicated trial attorney specializing in Criminal & DWI/DUI cases, as well as Employment Discrimination cases. A St. Louis native, I went to McCluer North High School in Florissant where I played football and wrestled. After graduating in 2000, I attended Truman State University in Kirksville, MO where I majored in History with a minor in Philosophy & Religion.
After receiving my undergraduate degree, I attended law school at Mizzou in Columbia, MO and graduated in 2008.
After passing the Missouri Bar Exam in 2008, I opened a solo practice where I developed the skills, tenacity and professional relationships necessary to successfully and effectively represent my clients. In 2010, I joined the Kodner Watkins law firm where I sharpened my litigation skills and ultimately chose to focus my career on helping those who have been arrested and charged with a DWI, DUI or other charges,as well as helping clients who have been treated wrongly at work. While at Kodner Watkins I have represented criminal clients in federal jury trials, and clients charged with State and Municipal DWI and other criminal charges. I am a dedicated, focused and results-driven attorney who fights for my clients’ rights, representing clients in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County and Franklin County.
Since April 2021, Bretz Legal has been representing clients in Criminal and DWI cases in State and Federal courts in Missouri, as well as representing clients in Employment Discrimination matters.
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222 S. Central Ave., SUITE 1004, Clayton, MO, 63105
15 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Employment & Labor
Posted by Christy | October 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Incompetent in my opinion
This man was to represent me against the government. He failed miserably. He claimed he tried to get a hold of me but couldn't get a hold of me apparently until after we were no longer able to file an appeal. Yet he knew I wanted to file an appeal.We had already talked about it. The government got by...
Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Top Notch!
When having an issue of discrimination with my previous employer, I chose to seek legal advice on the matter. When Tony reviewed my case, he was open, honest, and explained the process in detail on what would happen in the event I would file charges. With the evidence I had, and Tony to guide me ever...
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bretz is compassionate to his clients, extremely intelligent and a truly zealous advocate. His knowledge and experience lets him be aggressive while staying professional. Not many attorneys can be as intelligent and well read while also being a pleasure to work with. His clients love working with him. I've recommended him to numerous people and never received negative feedback."
"I have known Tony for his entire professional career, and I have always found him to be a knowledgeable, professional attorney. He is dedicated to top notch representation for his clients. While much of my experience with Tony's work has been related to his representation of clients in the areas of criminal and DWI defense, I know that he provides the highest quality representation to all of his clients across all areas of his practice."
"Tony is very aggressive when it comes to the defense of his clients. I have consulted him on numerous occasions for his knowledge on the process of DUI / DWI’s, and have always been lead in the right direction. His mentality and tenacity in the court room is admirable and helpful to any client."
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2021 - Present
Managing Partner, Bretz Legal
2010 - 2021
Senior Associate Counsel, Kodner Watkins, LC
2008 - 2010
Attorney, Anthony S. Bretz, Esq
2008 - Present
Missouri State Bar
Won both Criminal & Civil cases
Won: Dismissal of both charges
Won: State Voluntarily Dismissed Charge
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BS - Bachelor of Science
Legal Answers
What to do when me and my spouse have been discriminated / harassed by an employee that works for a large company ?
22 Oct 2020
Workplace issues?
10 Sep 2020
How can I get a felony wiped off my record it's been over 7 8 years now?
05 Sep 2020